--- title: "Welfare Benefits Unit — check charity number 1164225 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Welfare Benefits Unit a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1164225. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 17 Priory Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/welfare-benefits-unit retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:49:21.599Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Welfare Benefits Unit is a registered charity (number 1164225) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £343,351 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Welfare Benefits Unit? Registered charity number 1164225 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 17 Priory Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £343,351 Website [www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk](http://www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/) ## What does Welfare Benefits Unit do? The Welfare Benefits Unit offers specialist welfare benefits advice to those who work with members of the public. We provide independent support through our advice line (North Yorkshire and York), publications, training, consultancy, campaigns and projects. ## What causes is Welfare Benefits Unit registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Welfare Benefits Unit yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Welfare Benefits Unit is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=welfare-benefits-unit&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Welfare Benefits Unit a legitimate charity? Yes. Welfare Benefits Unit is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1164225) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Welfare Benefits Unit's charity number? Welfare Benefits Unit's charity number is 1164225. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1164225? Search 1164225 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Welfare Benefits Unit do? The Welfare Benefits Unit offers specialist welfare benefits advice to those who work with members of the public. We provide independent support through our advice line (North Yorkshire and York), publications, training, consultancy, campaigns and projects. Does Welfare Benefits Unit have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Welfare Benefits Unit. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Welfare Benefits Unit? Welfare Benefits Unit's website is http://www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1164225).